Introduction: 

10Beauty is seeking a Brand Ambassador, who possesses either a cosmetology or nail tech license for our official launch at Ulta Beauty in Naperville, Illinois. This person will be the face of our brand, stationed directly at our in-store machines to educate, assist, and inspire customers as they experience their first fully robotic manicure. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of beauty tech, while connecting with consumers, and driving excitement for 10Beauty and the future of beauty!

What You'll Do:

• Become a product expert on the 10Beauty machine, our innovative nail pods, and the accompanying app
• Manicure touch ups and fixes may be required 
• Proactively approach and engage customers, sharing the story of 10Beauty and the benefits of our products
• Provide compelling, hands-on demonstrations of the 10Beauty machine, showcasing its ease of use and unique features
• Answer customer questions, provide basic troubleshooting for the machine or app, and offer "nail touch-ups" or quick demonstrations to highlight the quality and convenience
• Encourage customers to try the machine!
• Maintain a professional, enthusiastic, and positive image that aligns with the 10Beauty brand values
• Listen to customer feedback and share insights with the 10Beauty team to help us continuously improve
• Ensure the machine and surrounding area are clean, organized, and inviting

What you have:

• 0-2 years of experience in cosmetology or most preferably nail related work
• Experience working with nails. Will consider a licensed nail tech, a licensed cosmetologist or a nail tech in training
• Punctual, dependable, and always ready to represent 10Beauty positively
• Ability to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed

*This role will include a paid training period. Please note that the training period will involve some travel to our corporate office in Burlington, Massachusetts*

We are seeking passionate, driven, and highly motivated sales professionals to help us expand our enterprise partnerships and continue our rapid growth across the U.S. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will be responsible for acquiring key enterprise accounts and establishing channel partnerships within the warehousing, logistics, supply chain, and third-party logistics (3PL) sectors. You will collaborate closely with mid-market and enterprise businesses to understand their staffing needs and provide tailored solutions to meet their workforce requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker with a commitment to building lasting business relationships and a strong ability to close deals.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of enterprise sales experience, leading end-to-end sales cycles—from initial discovery, executive alignment, and contract negotiation—ensuring a seamless transition to onboarding and implementation.
• Proven experience with light industrial enterprises, specifically those in supply chain, warehousing, distribution, or third-party logistics (3PL).
• Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals ($200K+) over extended sales cycles (6–12 months).
• Deep experience with multi-threaded sales strategies and developing relationships across various departments and leadership levels.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline management, forecasting, and sales reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.

What You'll Do:

• Identify, engage, and win enterprise-level clients through a multi-threaded prospecting approach, building relationships across multiple functions and levels within target organizations.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities through proactive outreach, targeted research, and industry networking.
• Manage end-to-end sales processes from cold outreach and discovery to executive alignment and contract negotiation - ensuring a smooth transition to onboarding and implementation.
• Engage C-suite and senior decision-makers with a consultative sales approach focused on solving critical workforce challenges.
• Consistently achieve or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets aligned to a $200K+ average deal size, averaging 10 net-new logos per year. 
• Foster long-term client relationships post-sale, identifying opportunities for expansion and continued partnership.
  Stay informed on industry trends, market dynamics, and Instawork’s evolving value proposition to position our solutions effectively.
• Travel expectations: Approximately 20-40% annually, fluctuating based on conference season and client/partner visit cadence

For IL-based applicants:

• The base salary for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 eligible OTE for a total of $230k - $250k and uncapped commissions. 
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 8 paid company holidays annually
• Phone stipend
• Commuter stipend
• Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
• Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
• Flexible spending plans
• 401K plan
• Perkspot - discount program through Lumity

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation, including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location.  Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above. Base salary and OTE variable are based on years of experience. 

At our labor marketplace tech company, we believe that even in the age of AI, the core of success comes down to good people doing honest work. We're seeking a curious and driven Product Operations Analyst to help us operationalize our intelligent product features, ensuring they deliver value and efficiency to our users. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career at the intersection of product, data, and user experience.

Who You Are:

• An early-career professional, from a recent graduate up to 2 years of experience, looking to build a career in product operations.
• A Passion for Product & Tech: You are fascinated by how technology products are built, launched, and improved. You're eager to learn and contribute to the product lifecycle.
• Curious about AI: You don't need to be an expert, but you're an enthusiast who is interested in learning about the latest AI technologies and tools and their potential to improve user experiences.
• Analytical & Data-Curious: You have a knack for looking at data to find patterns and answer questions. You're comfortable with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) and are excited to learn more about data analysis.
• A Problem-Solver: You enjoy tackling challenges and are motivated to find efficient solutions. You're organized, detail-oriented, and not afraid to ask questions to get to the root of a problem.
• Eager to Learn Technical Skills: You have an interest in learning data analysis tools. Any exposure to SQL or other data tools is a plus, but a strong desire to learn is most important.
• Collaborative & Hands-On: You are a team player who is ready to roll up your sleeves and help with a variety of tasks, from testing new features to analyzing user feedback.

What You'll Do:

• Support Product Rollouts & Adoption: Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to help execute outreach and rollout plans for new features.
• Contribute to Product Development: Act as a key tester for new product capabilities. You'll document your findings, share user feedback with the product team, and help identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze Feature Performance: Assist in monitoring the performance of new features by tracking key metrics, analyzing user behavior, and summarizing insights for the team.
• Champion the User Experience: Be a voice for our users. You'll help gather, organize, and analyze user feedback from various channels to inform the product roadmap.
• Streamline Team Operations: Support the team by identifying opportunities to make our processes more efficient, whether through better documentation, improved feedback loops, or simple automations.

Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with Automation Tools: Any experience playing with tools like Zapier or other no-code/low-code platforms is a bonus.
• Data Analysis Exposure: Basic experience with SQL, Python (Pandas), or data visualization tools like Tableau or Looker.
• Internship or Project Experience: Previous internships or relevant project work in a tech, startup, or marketplace environment.
• Customer-Facing Experience: Experience in a role where you directly interacted with users or customers (e.g., customer support, community management).

For IL based applicants:

• The base salary for this position is $80,000 - $100,000
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 8 paid company holidays annually
• Phone stipend
• Commuter stipend
• Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
• Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
• Flexible spending plans
• 401K plan
• Perkspot - discount program through Lumity

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

At Instawork, the safety of our marketplace is our highest priority. We are looking for a Trust & Safety Specialist who is, first and foremost, a meticulous and objective investigator. You will be responsible for protecting our community by resolving complex safety incidents with a firm commitment to evidence and policy.

To excel at the scale we operate, you must be highly proficient in modern operational leverage. This means using vibe coding (Natural Language to SQL) and AI-driven automation to gather facts, synthesize data, and streamline your workflow. We aren't looking for someone to just follow a manual—we want an investigator who uses the latest technology to find the truth faster and more accurately.

Who You Are:

• The Master Investigator: You have a "detective" mindset. You know how to weigh conflicting evidence, identify biases, and reach a fair conclusion under pressure.
• AI-Native & Tech-Fluent: You are proficient in using AI to enhance your productivity. You understand how to use natural language to interface with data (vibe analytics) and automate repetitive administrative tasks.
• High Agency: You take extreme ownership of your cases. You don't just "process" a ticket; you solve the underlying problem.
• Experience: 3+ years in Trust & Safety, Operations, or Compliance. Experience communicating with external stakeholders (clients, legal, or law enforcement) is a must.
• Data-Inquisitive: You are comfortable navigating internal systems and using data to build a narrative of facts.

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead Complex Investigations: Your primary focus is the end-to-end resolution of safety incidents. You will conduct objective, unbiased, and thorough evidence-based investigations to protect all stakeholders on the platform.
• Evidence-Based Resolution: Manage escalated support tickets with a cool head. You will communicate clearly and consistently with professionals and partners, ensuring that resolutions are grounded in facts and aligned with our terms.
• Vibe Analytics (NL-to-SQL): Proactively interrogate our databases using natural language to generate SQL queries. You will pull your own data to identify fraud patterns and safety trends without needing a technical intermediary.
• Policy Stewardship: Act as a subject matter expert on Instawork’s Community Guidelines. You will apply these policies with precision and help evolve them as the marketplace grows.
• Automated Workflow Design: Identify manual bottlenecks in the investigation process and use AI or low-code automation to build scalable enforcement solutions.

For IL-based applicants:

• The base salary for this position is $90,000 - $100,000
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
• Flexible paid time off and paid company holidays
• Phone stipend
• Commuter stipend
• Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
• Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
• Flexible spending plans
• 401K plan
• Employee discount program

#LI-Onsite

At Instawork, our labor marketplace tech company, we believe that even in the age of AI, the core of success comes down to good people doing honest work. To empower these individuals and ensure our technology truly serves them, we're seeking a curious and driven Product Operations Intern to help us operationalize our intelligent product features, ensuring they deliver value and efficiency to our users. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career at the intersection of product, data, and user experience.

To help us evaluate your skills in a hands-on context, you will receive an email invitation to complete a practical case study upon applying to this role. 

Who You Are:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a strong interest in product operations.
• A Passion for Product & Tech: You are fascinated by how technology products are built, launched, and improved. You're eager to learn and contribute to the product lifecycle.
• Curious about AI: You don't need to be an expert, but you're an enthusiast interested in learning about the latest AI technologies and tools and their potential to improve user experiences.
• Analytical & Data-Curious: You have a knack for looking at data to find patterns and answer questions. You're comfortable with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) and are excited to learn more about data analysis.
• A Problem-Solver: You enjoy tackling challenges and are motivated to find efficient solutions. You're organized, detail-oriented, and not afraid to ask questions to get to the root of a problem.
• Eager to Learn Technical Skills: You have an interest in learning data analysis tools. Any exposure to SQL or other data tools is a plus, but a strong desire to learn is most important.
• Collaborative & Hands-On: You are a team player who is ready to roll up your sleeves and help with a variety of tasks, from testing new features to analyzing user feedback.

What You'll Do:

• Support Product Rollouts & Adoption: Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to help execute outreach and rollout plans for new features.
• Contribute to Product Development: Act as a key tester for new product capabilities. You'll document your findings, share user feedback with the product team, and help identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze Feature Performance: Assist in monitoring the performance of new features by tracking key metrics, analyzing user behavior, and summarizing insights for the team.
• Champion the User Experience: Be a voice for our users. You'll help gather, organize, and analyze user feedback from various channels to inform the product roadmap.
• Streamline Team Operations: Support the team by identifying opportunities to make our processes more efficient, whether through better documentation, improved feedback loops, or simple automations.

Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with Coding Agents: Extensive experience building with autonomous agents like Replit Agent and Cursor to move from natural language prompts to production-ready code and complex workflows.
• Data Analysis Exposure: Basic experience with SQL, Python (Pandas), or data visualization tools like Tableau or Looker.
• Internship or Project Experience: Previous internships or relevant project work in a tech, startup, or marketplace environment.
• Customer-Facing Experience: Experience in a role where you directly interacted with users or customers (e.g., customer support, community management).

For IL based applicants:

• The pay range for this position is $30 - $40 per hour

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

Instawork, a digital marketplace that connects local businesses with skilled hourly professionals across the U.S., is seeking a Strategic Account Manager – Enterprise Light Industrial with a proven track record of success to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Accounts, this role is a critical part of our Account Management team and is responsible for driving growth and retention with our largest enterprise partners.

As a Strategic Account Manager, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across warehousing, logistics, supply chain, and third-party logistics (3PL) companies. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, helping these organizations leverage Instawork to optimize workforce flexibility, scale operations, and meet business goals. This role blends relationship management, sales expansion, and strategic consulting to maximize impact for our partners.

Who You Are:

• Industry Expertise: 5+ years working with enterprise light industrial companies, such as supply chain, warehousing, distribution, or third-party logistics (3PL) organizations.
• Growth-Oriented: Proven track record in sales, account expansion, and revenue growth—not just retention—through new use cases, cross-sells, or large-scale adoption.
• Consultative Approach: Experience in a consulting capacity (either in-house or at a firm) with a focus on operational efficiency, workforce strategies, or labor solutions for light industrial businesses.
• Enterprise Sales Skills: 3+ years selling into the enterprise segment, with the ability to manage complex sales cycles and multiple senior stakeholders across large organizations.
• Relationship Builder: Ability to forge strong, trust-based relationships with executives, operators, and decision-makers within warehousing and logistics companies.
• Strategic Thinker: Adept at using data and industry insights to identify opportunities, build business cases, and drive expansion strategies.
• Execution-Oriented: A results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing relationship management with revenue accountability.
• Strong Communicator: Executive presence and excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
• Collaborative Leader: Works well cross-functionally, sharing partner feedback and contributing to a culture of success.
• Travel-Ready: Willingness to travel (~33%) to meet with enterprise partners onsite.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drive revenue growth within a portfolio of enterprise light industrial accounts by identifying expansion opportunities, cross-selling solutions, and deepening our footprint across business units.
• Own the full sales cycle for new use cases and expansions within existing accounts.
• Build and execute strategic account plans, identifying opportunities to expand share of wallet, create repeatable success stories, and align our solutions with partner priorities.
• Deliver a high level of partner satisfaction, serving as a trusted point of contact while resolving issues and ensuring strong performance outcomes.
• Lead executive-level QBRs with senior stakeholders, highlighting performance, growth opportunities, and strategic alignment.
• Serve as the voice of the customer by providing feedback to internal teams to improve Instawork’s products and services.
• Stay current on industry trends in warehousing, logistics, and supply chain operations, using that expertise to consult and guide partner strategies.
• Manage complex, cross-functional projects with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of Instawork’s solutions.

For IL-based applicants:

• The base salary for this position is $130,000, with an OTE of $200,000 (uncapped sales incentive pay)
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 8 paid company holidays annually
• Phone stipend
• Commuter stipend
• Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
• Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
• Flexible spending plans
• 401K plan
• Perkspot - discount program through Lumity

#LI-Onsite  #LI-AH1

Introduction:

We are seeking an energetic, self-starter to join our Field Service team. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of robotic systems to install, troubleshoot, and support machine functionality both in the office and at distributed locations across the US. This person must be a curious self-starter with strong engineering and communication skills, both verbal and written.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a company who will forever change the way humans and robots interact on a service level!

What You'll Do 

• Own setup and installation of machines at customer stores
• Diagnose and repair machines at customer locations or remove/replace machines for external repair
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative checks and calibrations to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure alignment across all interested parties
• Create a Support library through clear process/procedure documentation crafting and updating
• Maintain detailed records of service calls, repairs, and training
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to influence and improve the design of the robotic system
• Drive peak organizational performance through effective feedback, accountability and teamwork
• Travel: Up to 50% in the continental US with potential for relocation

What You Have 

• BS Engineering with 2+ years of robotics/automation/systems engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, software, and networking
• Strong network background with an understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and infrastructure to ensure reliable system connectivity.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, diagnose problems, and implement effective solutions
• Clear and effective communication, with technical and non-technical colleagues, and experience providing professional customer service with a focus on customer satisfaction

Introduction:

We are seeking an energetic, self-starter to join our Field Service team. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of robotic systems to install, troubleshoot, and support machine functionality both in the office and at distributed locations across the US. This person must be a curious self-starter with strong engineering and communication skills, both verbal and written.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a company who will forever change the way humans and robots interact on a service level!

What You'll Do 

• Own setup and installation of machines at customer stores
• Diagnose and repair machines at customer locations or remove/replace machines for external repair
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative checks and calibrations to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure alignment across all interested parties
• Create a Support library through clear process/procedure documentation crafting and updating
• Maintain detailed records of service calls, repairs, and training
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to influence and improve the design of the robotic system
• Drive peak organizational performance through effective feedback, accountability and teamwork
• Travel: Up to 50% in the continental US with potential for relocation

What You Have 

• BS Engineering with 2+ years of robotics/automation/systems engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, software, and networking
• Strong network background with an understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and infrastructure to ensure reliable system connectivity.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, diagnose problems, and implement effective solutions
• Clear and effective communication, with technical and non-technical colleagues, and experience providing professional customer service with a focus on customer satisfaction

Position Summary

The Equipment Manager is responsible for leading all equipment-related activities within Gotion Pack battery manufacturing in Manteno Illinois facility. This role oversees equipment calibration, validation, testing, commissioning, SOP development, future equipment projects and long-term reliability performance. Experience managing a team of more than 50 equipment engineers. This role requires strong technical depth, cultural adaptability, and unwavering commitment to safety, integrity, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Startup Leadership

Lead equipment commissioning for new production lines.

Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).

Oversee equipment calibration, validation, and performance verification.

Develop equipment startup timelines aligned with production ramp plans.

2. Equipment Installation, Calibration & Testing

Manage installation of key battery pack production equipment

Ensure precision calibration and alignment of automated and high-voltage systems.

Develop standardized calibration procedures.

Validate equipment capability against process specifications and yield targets.

3. SOP & Standardization Development

Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for:

Equipment operation

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting & escalation

Safety compliance

Establish equipment documentation control and revision management.

Ensure SOP alignment with global headquarters standards and local regulatory requirements.

4. Reliability, Equipment Uptime & Continuous Improvement

Establish preventive and predictive maintenance systems.

Track KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime trends.

Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.

Lead TPM and continuous improvement initiatives in a startup environment.

Reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment efficiency

5. Cross-Cultural & Global Collaboration

Serve as the primary liaison between local operations and Gotion headquarters support.

Collaborate with international OEM vendors and technical teams.

Demonstrate cultural awareness, respect, and adaptability in communication styles.

Support translation and technical alignment between global engineering standards and local implementation.

6. Leadership & Communication

Build and lead a high-performing equipment engineering and maintenance team.

Provide hands-on coaching during startup and ramp phases.

Communicate clearly across engineering, production, quality, EHS, and executive leadership.

Present technical performance updates to senior management and global support team.

7. Equipment Lifecycle Management

Oversee installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of new equipment and future equipment project.

Develop long-term asset management strategies.

Manage capital equipment planning and budget forecasting.

Coordinate equipment upgrades, retrofits, and obsolescence management.

8. Manufacturing Process Support

Support critical battery pack production processes of the equipment.

Ensure equipment performance meets production yield and quality targets.

9. Team Leadership

Lead a team of over 50 equipment engineers, technicians, and maintenance supervisors.

Develop training programs for technical staff and operators.

Build succession planning and technical competency development programs.

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

10. Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, environmental, and battery safety standards.

Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and high-voltage safety protocols.

Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.

Ensure safe handling of materials used in battery pack production.

11. Continuous Improvement

Drive Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma initiatives.

Improve OEE and reduce scraps related to equipment performance.

Implement digital maintenance systems (CMMS).

Benchmark best practices across global battery manufacturing sites.

12.Budget & Vendor Management

Manage maintenance and spare parts budgets.

Oversee critical spare parts inventory strategy.

Coordinate with OEMs and international equipment suppliers.

Negotiate service contracts and support agreements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

7+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing.

3+ years in equipment engineering or maintenance leadership role.

Experience with automated manufacturing lines.

Strong knowledge of PLCs, robotics, servo systems, and industrial controls.

Experience with CMMS systems.

Strong leadership and team management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Lithium-ion battery manufacturing (LFP preferred).

Knowledge of dry room operations and humidity-controlled environments.

Experience in battery pack production.

Lean / Six Sigma certification.

Experience working in union manufacturing contractors.

Exposure to international equipment integration (Asia, Europe suppliers).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Equipment uptime percentage

Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

Maintenance cost per unit produced

Safety incident rate related to equipment

Core Competencies

Strategic Equipment Planning

Technical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Budget & Capital Planning

Safety Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Work Environment

Manufacturing floor environment (dry rooms, high-voltage areas)

Requires PPE and adherence to strict safety standards

Occasional international travel for equipment validation or supplier visits

On-call support for critical production issues

Align it to battery pack production and pack line assembly.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 –$180,000, plus eligibility for bonus and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range listed in the job posting represents the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be influenced by the specific work location, along with factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed compensation reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus or benefits.

Location: Manteno, IL | On-site

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior/Staff PLC/Controls Engineer to take ownership of automation and control systems for our Pack & Module production line at Gotion’s Manteno facility. This role will lead troubleshooting, stabilization, and optimization of production equipment, while also mentoring existing Controls Engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive throughput and yield improvements.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong problem-solving skills, deep PLC expertise, and proven manufacturing floor experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and optimization of PLC, HMI, motion control, and industrial networking systems across the production line.

• Diagnose chronic automation issues impacting throughput, yield, and process stability; develop and execute permanent corrective actions.

• Reprogram, tune, and standardize PLC logic (primarily Siemens S7-1500 / TIA Portal, plus some Omron).

• Improve and maintain equipment documentation, parameter settings, software version control, and backup libraries.

• Collaborate with Process, Quality, and Maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Lead controls-related Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, DOE activities.

• Provide technical leadership and knowledge transfer to internal Controls Engineers and Technicians; coach and elevate team capability.

• Support new equipment integration, commissioning, and upgrades.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of PLC/Controls experience in a manufacturing environment (assembly / automated production / automotive / battery industry preferred).

• Expert-level Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal / S7-1500).

• Experience with industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).

• Strong troubleshooting and electrical diagnostic ability; able to solve system-level issues independently.

• Able to work onsite full-time in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Omron PLC.

• Robotics and machine vision integration experience.

• Experience stabilizing production lines during ramp-up.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Opportunity to lead automation strategy during rapid scale-up

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 –$160,000, plus eligibility for bonus and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range listed in the job posting represents the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be influenced by the specific work location, along with factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed compensation reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus or benefits.

Job Title: Robotics Engineer 
Location: Manteno, IL  
Job Type: Full-Time 

Robot Application Engineer

Responsibilities

• Program, debug, and deploy industrial robots on production lines.

• Participate in robot production line design, cycle time optimization, and layout evaluation.

• Integrate robots with PLCs, vision systems, and welding equipment.

• Support robot equipment installation, FAT/SAT, and ramp-up to mass production.

• Troubleshoot robot alarms, downtime, and system stability issues.

• Prepare robot programming standards and training materials.

• Support new process and equipment introduction, as well as continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial robot applications.

• Experience with at least one major robot brand such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or YASKAWA.

• Proficient in teach pendant programming and on-site commissioning.

• Experience in the new energy, battery, or automotive industry is a plus.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80k - $120k + 15% bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our team at Gotion's state-of-the-art facility in Manteno, IL. The Controls Engineer will play a critical role in supporting and optimizing the Pack/Module pilot production line by ensuring high standards of process stability, quality, and efficiency. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities, ensuring stable processes that meet or exceed target yield, capabilities, throughput, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Collaborate with Quality and cross-functional teams to establish robust control plans and in-process quality checks.
• Lead efforts in equipment and line qualification during initial process ramp-up and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques, leveraging quality and statistical tools to address manufacturing challenges.
• Dvelop and maintain critical process documentation, including Work Instructions (WI) and Operation Instructions (OI), and provide training to production employees.
• Apply methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and lessons learned to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Support the integration of automation and controls systems, including PLC programming, HMI design, and the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment uptime, troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, and recommend improvements.

Requirements:

• Education:
  • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong focus on control systems and automation.
  • Hands-on experience with Cell assembly processes is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of laser welding processes is a plus.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, Siemens 1500 prefer, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
  • Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet).

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 –$120,000, plus eligibility for bonus and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range listed in the job posting represents the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be influenced by the specific work location, along with factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed compensation reflects the base salary only and does not include bonus or benefits.

Job Title: Visual Systems Engineer (CCD Engineer) 
Location: Manteno, IL  
Job Type: Full-Time 

Job Summary: 
Gotion is seeking a Visual Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain vision systems utilizing Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) technology for our 40GW battery cell manufacturing facility in Illinois. This role will focus on developing and optimizing imaging solutions to ensure precision, quality, and efficiency in battery cell production processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in CCD-based systems to support automated inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and integrate CCD-based vision systems for quality control, including inspection of battery cell components (e.g., electrodes, welds, and casings). 

• Develop algorithms and software to process and analyze images captured by CCD cameras for real-time defect detection. 

• Collaborate with robotics and automation teams to align vision systems with robotic workflows (e.g., guiding robotic arms or verifying assembly accuracy). 

• Calibrate and maintain CCD equipment to ensure consistent performance in a high-volume manufacturing environment. 

• Troubleshoot vision system issues and implement improvements to enhance accuracy and reliability. 

• Ensure vision systems meet safety and industry standards for battery manufacturing. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optics, or a related field. 

• 3+ years of experience working with CCD technology or vision systems, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings. 

• Proficiency in image processing software and programming languages (e.g., OpenCV, Python, C++). 

• Experience with integrating vision systems into automated production lines. 

• Strong understanding of optics, lighting, and sensor technologies. 

• Knowledge of battery manufacturing or precision assembly processes is a plus. 

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80k - $120k + 15% bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.